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 Comfortable
Living Environment |
Fukuoka Prefecture is not
only a prominent industrial center, it is also a vibrant place
to live. A fusion of history, tradition and modernity, the prefecture
combines convenience with the fullest life experience.
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Fukuoka is blessed by unspoiled beaches and seas
rich in marine life and has an abundance of mountains, forested
parks and rural areas. |
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Fukuoka City was selected by US Newsweek magazine as one of the World’s 10 Hottest Cities. |
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Prefectural residential land prices are 17% of those in Tokyo and 32% of those in Osaka. |
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Home Away from Home |
| Fukuoka’s approximately 45,000 foreign residents give the prefecture a distinct cosmopolitan character. Diverse shopping and entertainment facilities, a
rich sports culture, abundant sightseeing spots, convenient
transportation systems, and a low cost of living combined with
overall safety make Fukuoka ideal for people from abroad. |
Canal
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Stations, airports and street-side information
provided in English, Korean and Chinese. |
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Excellent shopping and entertainment options presented
in modern architectural wonders like Canal City (Fukuoka City)
and Riverwalk (Kitakyushu City). |
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A fully accredited international school (pre-kindergarten
through grade 12) means that the children of non-native Japanese
residents have the option of receiving an education in English. |
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Multilingual consultations on housing, health
care, law and other critical issues are available. |
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About 40 foreign diplomatic facilities and foreign government organizations, as well as economic and cultural institutions are established in Fukuoka. |
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Cultural Tradition |
Fukuoka Prefecture is alive
with tradition and culture cultivated over the centuries. Fukuoka
is also overflowing with modern culture such as digital art,
live music, musicals and Kabuki. Here are just a few more examples
of what Fukuoka has to offer:
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Japan's national sport, sumo, holds its annual
autumn tournament in Fukuoka. |
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Fukuoka is home to professional baseball and soccer
teams. |
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Dozens of festivals are held annually, including
the Hakata Gion Yamakasa and Kokura Gion Daiko with histories
of over 700 years and nearly 400 years, respectively. |
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Unique traditional crafts have been developed
such as Hakata-ningyo (porcelain dolls), Hakata-ori (weaved
textiles), and the rustic ceramics of Koishiwara and Agano. |
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Fukuoka offers its own unique cuisine as found
in mizutaki (chicken stew), Hakata ramen (noodles) and the unique
dining experience of its renowned yatai (open-air food stalls). |
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